Guest guest Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 I too had a really good freind familiar with injections to be with me that first time---and we made a little party of the whole thing--there after, I put on specially nice music, or whatever to make it a "nice event"I am use to it now, but my hand was shaking the other day and actually pulled the needle out too soon after I just put it in.----I could have gotten angry but just laughed at myself and stuck myself again--oh, well; I probably wiped the needle with the alcohol the second time---dont remember--but was probably suppose to throw the needle away and use a new one--yeah right, tell that to the insurance company.EverettJackie on <redjaxjm@...> wrote: I agree with having someone with you when you do the first shot! I stayed up all nite and had decided to do my shot in the morning so that by the time I went back on the ambulance, I would have had at least 36 hours of recovery.. My husband was with me on the first shot.. My hands shook while I did it and I had give so many others shots in my career,, but it was different giving yourself an injection.. I did what Janet said, I picked up a glob of fat and stuck the needle in quickly and then injected it slowly so it didnt sting. I tried different speeds of injecting the meds over the year and found that if you warmed the meds up in your hands and injected it slowly, it was fine. If I tried to inject the fluid too quickly, it stung both in my belly and in my thigh. so inject it slowly... Don't forget to take your 2 tylenol 30 min before you do your shot so it can be working as the meds kick in... and drink lots and lots of water,, clean filtered water!!!!! Good luck jax4thMoon <4thMoongmail> wrote: I recommend having a good friend with you at the time. That was recommended for me and I'm grateful for that advice. I wasn't sure what kind of effects I would get or even if I could do it on my own so the company made a big difference for me. It turned out too that I didn't get any immediate side effects despite all my fears of the worst. Good luck and welcome to the fight... Ally On 12/2/06, Checkers2001 <simplicity53gmail> wrote: Hi all,My medications should be arriving on Tuesday so I will either be starting the injections Thursday or the following week. I've looked over the directions for giving that first injection, but to be honest I'm feeling rather panicky about doing it. I keep telling myself the first time will be the hardest, but my self talk is not doing much to shake the fear. Any ideas of what I can do to get past it... in love & light, karen Jackie Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I must be wierd. I had no trouble doing the shots. Rather, I would have liked to skip the pills, but didn't. I just don't have a problem with needles. It doesn't hurt, just a little prick and its over.I realize it's not like that for everyone. I have seen people faint dead away at the sight of a needle, much less at the feel of it. I'm just not one of them. lol BTW, I would not have thrown out the needle if the first stick failed either. SHaronedward wrangler <ewranglerasc@...> wrote: I too had a really good freind familiar with injections to be with me that first time---and we made a little party of the whole thing--there after, I put on specially nice music, or whatever to make it a "nice event"I am use to it now, but my hand was shaking the other day and actually pulled the needle out too soon after I just put it in.----I could have gotten angry but just laughed at myself and stuck myself again--oh, well; I probably wiped the needle with the alcohol the second time---dont remember--but was probably suppose to throw the needle away and use a new one--yeah right, tell that to the insurance company.Everett Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Gosh - everyone's posts have helped me breath so much easier! I don't feel nearly as alone. You are all really great!!! I would love to have a close friend or relative, but unfortunately I haven't lived here that long and really don't have anyone that I'm comfortable asking. I've been doing my homework, however, and watching the little dvd that they gave me at the office last week. Each time I watch, I feel a little more comfortable with the idea. I'm not quite where I can see myself sticking the needle in, but I have faith that I will get there. And I feel like I have good support here should I need more help. I also took a leap of faith this morning and changed my primary doctor. I don't know why doctor stuff can sometimes feel so intimidating, but it sometimes does. I wasn't comfortable with the person I was seeing and there had just been too many little things going wrong at the office. I met with the new primary this morning, felt wonderful waves of calmness and knowledge, and she even suggested that I come down to the office and she'll help talk me through doing the first injection and the next if I need too. I guess this sort of limits the time of day to inject - but I figure it will be worth it if I need the help. Is it okay to change the time of the injection down the road? So - meds are arriving tomorrow and depending when I hear back from the specialist's office - I could be starting on Thursday. Nervous, but excited about the possibilities for the future. Thank you all again. with good thoughts to all, karen > Hi all, > My medications should be arriving on Tuesday so I will either be starting the injections > Thursday or the following week. I've looked over the directions for giving that first injection, > but to be honest I'm feeling rather panicky about doing it. I keep telling myself the first time > will be the hardest, but my self talk is not doing much to shake the fear. Any ideas of what I > can do to get past it... in love & light, karen > > > > > > > Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 MEN CAN BE THE BIGGEST BABBIES,,,LOLLSevSharon Crosby <blubirdxoxo@...> wrote: I must be wierd. I had no trouble doing the shots. Rather, I would have liked to skip the pills, but didn't. I just don't have a problem with needles. It doesn't hurt, just a little prick and its over.I realize it's not like that for everyone. I have seen people faint dead away at the sight of a needle, much less at the feel of it. I'm just not one of them. lol BTW, I would not have thrown out the needle if the first stick failed either. SHaronedward wrangler <ewranglerasc > wrote: I too had a really good freind familiar with injections to be with me that first time---and we made a little party of the whole thing--there after, I put on specially nice music, or whatever to make it a "nice event"I am use to it now, but my hand was shaking the other day and actually pulled the needle out too soon after I just put it in.----I could have gotten angry but just laughed at myself and stuck myself again--oh, well; I probably wiped the needle with the alcohol the second time---dont remember--but was probably suppose to throw the needle away and use a new one--yeah right, tell that to the insurance company.Everett Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 well they really DONT like you changing your shot day but IF you do, make sure you change it shorter rather than longer,, if that makes any sense. What I mean is this,, IF you start out doing your shot say on Friday nite and then you decide you want to change it,, then the next week, the one you want to make the change,, DO IT BEFORE Fri rather than being late for the dose and changing it to sat,, does that makes sense? Sounds like you have a better doc for tx and that is good! You NEED to feel comfy with your doc while doing this most serious tx!Checkers2001 <simplicity53@...> wrote: Gosh - everyone's posts have helped me breath so much easier! I don't feel nearly as alone. You are all really great!!!I would love to have a close friend or relative, but unfortunately I haven't lived here that long and really don't have anyone that I'm comfortable asking. I've been doing my homework, however, and watching the little dvd that they gave me at the office last week. Each time I watch, I feel a little more comfortable with the idea. I'm not quite where I can see myself sticking the needle in, but I have faith that I will get there. And I feel like I have good support here should I need more help.I also took a leap of faith this morning and changed my primary doctor. I don't know why doctor stuff can sometimes feel so intimidating, but it sometimes does. I wasn't comfortable with the person I was seeing and there had just been too many little things going wrong at the office. I met with the new primary this morning, felt wonderful waves of calmness and knowledge, and she even suggested that I come down to the office and she'll help talk me through doing the first injection and the next if I need too. I guess this sort of limits the time of day to inject - but I figure it will be worth it if I need the help. Is it okay to change the time of the injection down the road?So - meds are arriving tomorrow and depending when I hear back from the specialist's office - I could be starting on Thursday. Nervous, but excited about the possibilities for the future. Thank you all again. with good thoughts to all, karen> Hi all,> My medications should be arriving on Tuesday so I will either be starting the injections > Thursday or the following week. I've looked over the directions for giving that first injection, > but to be honest I'm feeling rather panicky about doing it. I keep telling myself the first time > will be the hardest, but my self talk is not doing much to shake the fear. Any ideas of what I > can do to get past it... in love & light, karen> > > > > > > Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Dear Janet, You are such a blessing :-)! I hear you with the " hibernating " like a bear. I love getting wrapped up in a cozy quilt this time of year and going off to dream land. Your offer alone has given me courage and I suspect your plate is very full so... I'm going to try and hang in here and make the first strike! How much worse can it be then the occassional pin prick I get while I'm sewing? Ouch! Love you all, karen > If you want to call me, I will give you my number off list just email me. > And I will talk you through it. Any time, Any day. > If am asleep when you call have my husband or daughter wake me up tell them you are from my hepatitis group. > I have been going to bed early because I am like a hibernating bear in the winter time. Sun goes down, and I get sleepy. > LOL > Love > Janet > > Checkers2001 <simplicity53@...> wrote: > Hi all, > My medications should be arriving on Tuesday so I will either be starting the injections > Thursday or the following week. I've looked over the directions for giving that first injection, > but to be honest I'm feeling rather panicky about doing it. I keep telling myself the first time > Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I'm right there with you in the baby realm! I never thought about my hand shaking enough to pull the needle out once I finally get it in lol but could see me doing that as well. Laughter sounds like the best policy for these little mishaps! thanks for the support, karen > I too had a really good freind familiar with injections to be with me that first time--- and we made a little party of the whole thing--there after, I put on specially nice music, or whatever to make it a " nice event " > > I am use to it now, but my hand was shaking the other day and actually pulled the needle out too soon after I just put it in.----I could have gotten angry but just laughed at myself and stuck myself again--oh, well; I probably wiped the needle with the alcohol the second time---dont remember--but was probably suppose to throw the needle away and use a new one--yeah right, tell that to the insurance company. > > Everett > > > > --------------------------------- > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. > > > > > --------------------------------- > Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Seriously , a pinprick with a sewing needle is probably worse than the injection. We human's tend to worry and think things to death and honestly, when it's all over with, it's never as bad as we thought it would be. Then we wonder what the heck we were worrying about! Like Janet, I am diabetic too and my doctor wants me to inject insulin 4 times a day. At the moment I'm injecting once a day and it really isn't so bad. Honestly. I get the VERY occasional tweek but 9 times out of 10 I don't even feel it going in. If you have some fat stores on your tummy, its the best place to inject. You guys use a pen system don't you? If that's the case the needle itself should be less than an inch long. Easy Peasy, I swear. These needles are SOOOO thin, I'll bet you a dollar you don't even feel it! Remember, like the others have said, fast going in with the needle, slow to inject the medicine. And most importantly, let us know how you went!!! Luv anne Re: 1st injection fears > Dear Janet, > You are such a blessing :-)! I hear you with the " hibernating " like a > bear. I love getting > wrapped up in a cozy quilt this time of year and going off to dream land. > Your offer alone > has given me courage and I suspect your plate is very full so... I'm going > to try and hang in > here and make the first strike! How much worse can it be then the > occassional pin prick I > get while I'm sewing? Ouch! Love you all, karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 you are still welcome to call me. In fact I am going to put my number in the database here in the group. You will have to access the group to get to the database. But just look on the left side of the page when you get to the homepage and you will see a line that says database. And I will put in my number. I have needed to do this for sometime. Because I want all the members to feel free to call me if they need me. Love JanetCheckers2001 <simplicity53@...> wrote: Gosh - everyone's posts have helped me breath so much easier! I don't feel nearly as alone. You are all really great!!!I would love to have a close friend or relative, but unfortunately I haven't lived here that long and really don't have anyone that I'm comfortable asking. I've been doing my homework, however, and watching the little dvd that they gave me at the office last week. Each time I watch, I feel a little more comfortable with the idea. I'm not quite where I can see myself sticking the needle in, but I have faith that I will get there. And I feel like I have good support here should I need more help.I also took a leap of faith this morning and changed my primary doctor. I don't know why doctor stuff can sometimes feel so intimidating, but it sometimes does. I wasn't comfortable with the person I was seeing and there had just been too many little things going wrong at the office. I met with the new primary this morning, felt wonderful waves of calmness and knowledge, and she even suggested that I come down to the office and she'll help talk me through doing the first injection and the next if I need too. I guess this sort of limits the time of day to inject - but I figure it will be worth it if I need the help. Is it okay to change the time of the injection down the road?So - meds are arriving tomorrow and depending when I hear back from the specialist's office - I could be starting on Thursday. Nervous, but excited about the possibilities for the future. Thank you all again. with good thoughts to all, karen> Hi all,> My medications should be arriving on Tuesday so I will either be starting the injections > Thursday or the following week. I've looked over the directions for giving that first injection, > but to be honest I'm feeling rather panicky about doing it. I keep telling myself the first time > will be the hardest, but my self talk is not doing much to shake the fear. Any ideas of what I > can do to get past it... in love & light, karen> > > > > > > Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 janet you are an angel.and just a quick note to say how much i admire you.Janet <doc_jade@...> wrote: you are still welcome to call me. In fact I am going to put my number in the database here in the group. You will have to access the group to get to the database. But just look on the left side of the page when you get to the homepage and you will see a line that says database. And I will put in my number. I have needed to do this for sometime. Because I want all the members to feel free to call me if they need me. Love JanetCheckers2001 <simplicity53gmail> wrote: Gosh - everyone's posts have helped me breath so much easier! I don't feel nearly as alone. You are all really great!!!I would love to have a close friend or relative, but unfortunately I haven't lived here that long and really don't have anyone that I'm comfortable asking. I've been doing my homework, however, and watching the little dvd that they gave me at the office last week. Each time I watch, I feel a little more comfortable with the idea. I'm not quite where I can see myself sticking the needle in, but I have faith that I will get there. And I feel like I have good support here should I need more help.I also took a leap of faith this morning and changed my primary doctor. I don't know why doctor stuff can sometimes feel so intimidating, but it sometimes does. I wasn't comfortable with the person I was seeing and there had just been too many little things going wrong at the office. I met with the new primary this morning, felt wonderful waves of calmness and knowledge, and she even suggested that I come down to the office and she'll help talk me through doing the first injection and the next if I need too. I guess this sort of limits the time of day to inject - but I figure it will be worth it if I need the help. Is it okay to change the time of the injection down the road?So - meds are arriving tomorrow and depending when I hear back from the specialist's office - I could be starting on Thursday. Nervous, but excited about the possibilities for the future. Thank you all again. with good thoughts to all, karen> Hi all,> My medications should be arriving on Tuesday so I will either be starting the injections > Thursday or the following week. I've looked over the directions for giving that first injection, > but to be honest I'm feeling rather panicky about doing it. I keep telling myself the first time > will be the hardest, but my self talk is not doing much to shake the fear. Any ideas of what I > can do to get past it... in love & light, karen> > > > > > > Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Blushes* Aww Tim sometimes my horns knock my halo off kilter. lol love JanetHillbilly Tim <knoxweb1@...> wrote: janet you are an angel.and just a quick note to say how much i admire you.Janet <doc_jade > wrote: you are still welcome to call me. In fact I am going to put my number in the database here in the group. You will have to access the group to get to the database. But just look on the left side of the page when you get to the homepage and you will see a line that says database. And I will put in my number. I have needed to do this for sometime. Because I want all the members to feel free to call me if they need me. Love JanetCheckers2001 <simplicity53gmail> wrote: Gosh - everyone's posts have helped me breath so much easier! I don't feel nearly as alone. You are all really great!!!I would love to have a close friend or relative, but unfortunately I haven't lived here that long and really don't have anyone that I'm comfortable asking. I've been doing my homework, however, and watching the little dvd that they gave me at the office last week. Each time I watch, I feel a little more comfortable with the idea. I'm not quite where I can see myself sticking the needle in, but I have faith that I will get there. And I feel like I have good support here should I need more help.I also took a leap of faith this morning and changed my primary doctor. I don't know why doctor stuff can sometimes feel so intimidating, but it sometimes does. I wasn't comfortable with the person I was seeing and there had just been too many little things going wrong at the office. I met with the new primary this morning, felt wonderful waves of calmness and knowledge, and she even suggested that I come down to the office and she'll help talk me through doing the first injection and the next if I need too. I guess this sort of limits the time of day to inject - but I figure it will be worth it if I need the help. Is it okay to change the time of the injection down the road?So - meds are arriving tomorrow and depending when I hear back from the specialist's office - I could be starting on Thursday. Nervous, but excited about the possibilities for the future. Thank you all again. with good thoughts to all, karen> Hi all,> My medications should be arriving on Tuesday so I will either be starting the injections > Thursday or the following week. I've looked over the directions for giving that first injection, > but to be honest I'm feeling rather panicky about doing it. I keep telling myself the first time > will be the hardest, but my self talk is not doing much to shake the fear. Any ideas of what I > can do to get past it... in love & light, karen> > > > > > > Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 i know better if you have horns there trumpets that angels blow lolJanet <doc_jade@...> wrote: Blushes* Aww Tim sometimes my horns knock my halo off kilter. lol love JanetHillbilly Tim <knoxweb1 > wrote: janet you are an angel.and just a quick note to say how much i admire you.Janet <doc_jade > wrote: you are still welcome to call me. In fact I am going to put my number in the database here in the group. You will have to access the group to get to the database. But just look on the left side of the page when you get to the homepage and you will see a line that says database. And I will put in my number. I have needed to do this for sometime. Because I want all the members to feel free to call me if they need me. Love JanetCheckers2001 <simplicity53gmail> wrote: Gosh - everyone's posts have helped me breath so much easier! I don't feel nearly as alone. You are all really great!!!I would love to have a close friend or relative, but unfortunately I haven't lived here that long and really don't have anyone that I'm comfortable asking. I've been doing my homework, however, and watching the little dvd that they gave me at the office last week. Each time I watch, I feel a little more comfortable with the idea. I'm not quite where I can see myself sticking the needle in, but I have faith that I will get there. And I feel like I have good support here should I need more help.I also took a leap of faith this morning and changed my primary doctor. I don't know why doctor stuff can sometimes feel so intimidating, but it sometimes does. I wasn't comfortable with the person I was seeing and there had just been too many little things going wrong at the office. I met with the new primary this morning, felt wonderful waves of calmness and knowledge, and she even suggested that I come down to the office and she'll help talk me through doing the first injection and the next if I need too. I guess this sort of limits the time of day to inject - but I figure it will be worth it if I need the help. Is it okay to change the time of the injection down the road?So - meds are arriving tomorrow and depending when I hear back from the specialist's office - I could be starting on Thursday. Nervous, but excited about the possibilities for the future. Thank you all again. with good thoughts to all, karen> Hi all,> My medications should be arriving on Tuesday so I will either be starting the injections > Thursday or the following week. I've looked over the directions for giving that first injection, > but to be honest I'm feeling rather panicky about doing it. I keep telling myself the first time > will be the hardest, but my self talk is not doing much to shake the fear. Any ideas of what I > can do to get past it... in love & light, karen> > > > > > > Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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